The use of TCL in the pathology of ocular surface

Abstract

Therapeutic contact lenses (TCL) are special contact lenses used for the treatment of ocular surface diseases. The aim of this study is to show our experience in using TCL in different diseases of ocular surface. We used TCL in the treatment of: - Medical diseases: Conjunctival diseases: Ocular pemphigoid, Stevens Johnson syndrome Corneal diseases:  epithelial-superficial punctate keratitis, filamentary keratopathy, keratitis sicca, corneal abrasion, recurrent corneal erosion, corneo-conjunctival burns  stromal: profound corneal sterile ulcerations;  endothelial: aphakic/ pseudophakic bullous keratopathy, Fuchs’ endothelial dystrophy - Surgical diseases:  small penetrating corneal wounds  large corneal wounds without endoocular membrane issue until suture  aphakic and pseudophakic bullous keratopathy;  large filtration bulla after trabeculectomy with athalamia;  pterigyum surgery.  cataract surgery  after photorefractive keratectomy for antialgic effect and restoration of binocularity We used TCL for next purposes: pain relief, improving corneal re-epithelization, tectonic effect, permitting binocular vision TCL are offering great benefits in ocular surface pathology. Reducing pain, avoiding ocular patch, restoring binocularity, TCL improve the quality of life for our patient with ocular disorders.